Crew Dispatcher

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension / retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad, is seeking a Crew Dispatcher in Calgary, AB. You will coordinate Train & Engine crews, ensure timely, cost-effective deployment, and maintain accurate CMA/Nexus/Office data. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure across a 24/7 schedule.

Join a safety-focused company with competitive benefits and opportunities for training, development, and advancement within a union environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Dispatcher or call center experience is an asset.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under stress.
• French and English bilingualism is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply the T&E collective agreements.
• Enter data into CMA, Nexus, Auto Crew Caller and MS Office.
• Make business decisions based on OC priorities.
• Answer inquiries from employees.
• Maintain Crew Management Application records.
• Monitor T&E maximum hour clock and rest rules.
• Be accountable for other related tasks as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMA

Nexus

Auto Crew Caller

MS Office

Job description

Posting Start Date: 11/3/26

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Crew Dispatcher you will communicate with Train & Engine (T&E) employees to appropriate assignments while ensuring the timely and cost-effective deployment of crews to meet operational requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interpret and apply the applicable provisions of the T&E collective agreements
• Enter data into the various computer applications such as, but not limited to, Crew Management Application (CMA), Nexus, Auto Crew Caller and Microsoft Office
• Make business decisions based on priorities established by the Operations Centre (OC)
• Answer any inquiries from employees
• Maintain Crew Management Application records
• Monitor T&E maximum hour clock and mandatory time on duty and rest rules
• Be accountable for the proficient handling of other related tasks as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Previous dispatcher or call center experience would be considered an asset
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and can make decision under stressful situations
• Strong written and verbal communication/comprehension
• Desire to work in a challenging environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Bilingual (French and English) considered an asset
• This position is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, therefore shift work and weekend work are required
• Ability to be flexible with changing work schedules

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation:

• Criminal history check
• Education verification

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Department: Network Operations
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 10
• Compensation Rate: $34.15
• Job Available to: Internal & External